Volume : 8, Issue : 4, April - 2019

ENHANCING COMPLETE DENTURE STABILITY THROUGH NEUTRAL ZONE AND FUNCTIONALLY GENERATED PATH TECHNIQUE -A CASE REPORT.

Dr Vandana Narayanan, Dr Vinod Narayanan

Abstract :

Complete denture patients who have worn multiple dentures are gradually increasing. They usually come with severely resorbed ridges, decreased muscle tone and less neuromuscular function. These conditions may increase unless some physiologic means are employed to build stable dentures. This article describes technique to make functionally stable complete denture for a patient with highly resorbed residual ridges and Class II jaw relation. The neutral zone technique is especially favorable to record the external surface of denture and also in positioning artificial teeth. Functionally generated path generates occlusion physiologically. Combining neutral zone and functionally generated path technique enhances the stability of complete dentures.